About us
The nuclear engineering graduate program at ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ is designed to prepare students for successful careers in a variety of specialty areas associated with the application of radiation, radioactive materials and nuclear fission. Our program is housed within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Our research is further strengthened by the presence of ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ's Nuclear Reactor Lab (OSU-NRL).
¹û¶³ÊÓƵ’s nuclear engineering graduate students and their research innovations touch the lives of countless individuals. From developing a neutron detector capable of operating in high-radiation environments to improving the traditional probabilistic risk assessment approach, our students are impacting a variety of environmental and nuclear science areas. You can generate a bright future by pursuing nuclear engineering at ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ.
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Upcoming Recruitment Events
- The Scarlet & Gray Graduate Research & Experiential Showcase (On-Campus Event)
- Friday, October 30th from noon - 6pm
- Registration Deadline: October 16th
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- Admission Webinars (Virtual)
- Various webinars from October - February
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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
International graduates of this major are eligible per the Department of Homeland Security to apply for up to three (3) years of work permission in the United States after graduation. See the for more eligibility requirements.